Sumobot Rules

Robot Classes

Upon arrival you will be assigned a class but this may change before matches begin depending on how many teams are in each class. There are three classes:

LEGO Class

Robots built completely from LEGO Mindstorms EV3, NXT, or other LEGO brand parts. Must have a starting size of less than 9.5 cubic inches, but may expand after the match starts.

Small Class

Robots may be built from any material as long as it complies with all other rules. Must have a starting size of less than 6 cubic inches and weight less than 0.5 pounds. The robot may expand after the match starts.

Large Class

Robots may be built from any material as long as it complies with all other rules. Must have a starting size of less than 9 cubic inches and weight less than 1 pound. The robot may expand after the match starts.

Robot Rules

General Rules:

Touching the ground outside the ring or the side of the ring with any part of the robot is considered that the robot is out of the ring.

Parts that accidentally fall off the robot may not be removed from the field during a match. If these parts touch outside the ring, this does not count as part of the robot. Parts should be removed from the field between matches but may not be reattached to the robot.

Intent to damage another robot is grounds for an instant disqualification. This will be up the the judges discretion.

Intent to prevent another robot from competing is grounds for an instant disqualification. This will be up the the judges discretion.

Intent to damage the field is grounds for an instant disqualification. This will be up the the judges discretion.

The robot can not cause harm to any players, judges, or spectators before, during, or after a match.

No liquids, powders, gases, or any substance designed to be thrown on the field, or at another robot is allowed.